Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 review

Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Lotion is a drugstore mineral lotion built around oat, the ingredient Aveeno is known for. The Drug Facts on the page list zinc oxide at 21.6% as the only active ingredient, one of the higher zinc shares on this list. Aveeno says it is specifically formulated for kids, made with naturally sourced zinc oxide and soothing oat, and free of parabens, phthalates and fragrance, and that it goes on with no stinging or tears. The directions say to reapply after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, right after towel drying, and at least every 2 hours. For children under 6 months, the label says to ask a doctor. The 3 fl oz tube is the only size listed and the site sends you to retailers rather than showing a price, so its value score rests on wide availability. The inactive list is long and includes silicones and acrylates, which some parents avoid on purpose.

Who it is for

kids with sensitive skin who dislike stinging lotions

Price

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Key features

• Zinc oxide 21.6% as the only active ingredient
• Made with soothing oat
• Paraben free, phthalate free and fragrance free
• Aveeno says it applies with no stinging or tears
• Directions call for reapplying after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: A high zinc oxide share at 21.6%
• Strength: Fragrance free, from a brand most drugstores stock
• Strength: Specifically formulated for kids, per Aveeno
• Weakness: No price on Aveeno's site; you buy through retailers
• Weakness: Only a 3 fl oz size listed
• Weakness: The inactive list includes several silicones and acrylates

Key facts

• SPF: 50, broad spectrum
• Active ingredient: Zinc oxide 21.6%
• Size: 3 fl oz
• Fragrance: None
• Where to buy: US retailers via Aveeno's Where to Buy page

Where it ranks

Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is No. 6 in our Best Kids Sunscreens verdict.